I have recently noticed uneven lumps on the inside of my nose (Pohto)

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I felt something different on my nose since i touch it out of habit quite a lot, and then that's when i noticed they were very big but skin like. I am worried if they were there before and only now am noticing this as they are 'swollen like'. Any ides to what this may be? i am only slightly affected by hay fever for note. Thanks.I can now feel it almost rubbing on the other side of my nostril when i twitch my nose.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

What you are pointing to in your photographs may simply be the foot plates of the medial crore of the lower lateral cartilage is. Perhaps you're noticing this more now because of nasal allergy. For a definitive answer, please consider meeting with an otolaryngologist. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Those are the footplates of your medial crura. Their attachment to your septum is a large component of your tip support. There's anatomic variability in the size, shape and appearance, and yours appear normal.

I have recently noticed uneven lumps on the inside of my nose (Pohto)

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